Cirrhosis

Case contributed by Abhijit Chikhlikar , 30 Dec 2012
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 23 Apr 2018

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Swelling & Fullnessand fullness of abdomethe abdomen.
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Cirrhosis is the common endpoint of a wide variety of chronic disease processes which cause hepatocellular necrosis.

  • -<p><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a href="/articles/cirrhosis" title="Cirrhosis">Cirrhosis</a></strong> is the common endpoint of a wide variety of chronic disease processes which cause hepatocellular necrosis.</p>
  • +<p><a href="/articles/cirrhosis">Cirrhosis</a> is the common endpoint of a wide variety of chronic disease processes which cause hepatocellular necrosis.</p>

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Ultrasound study shows a full spectrum of cirrhosis:  nodularsmall liver, nodular margins of the liver, dilated portal vein, ascites, splenomegaly and hepatofugal flow on portal vein. Incidental findings of a left ovarian cyst.

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SHRUNKEN LIVER CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER WITH NODULAR MARGINS
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REVERSAL OF FLOW PATTERN BETWEEN PORTAL VEIN & INFERIOR VENAE CAVA
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MILD SPLENOMEGALY MEASURING 13.9 CMS
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MODERATE ASCITIS WITH INTERNAL ECHOES incidental findings of left ovarian cyst.
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